I do not participate in any boycotts. Yes I do try to save money because I have to, and want to. I shop at Walmart and Macy's (which is like Burdines in the South I think). Made in America doesn't necessarily mean it's not made in a sweat shop. There is a special union stamp on clothing made by union workers in the US. Sure I will buy that, and I will buy "MIA" items when it's cheap. However, most boycotts end up hurting people who have nothing to do with their government leaders' politics. Suppose everyone had decided to boycott the US because of segregation in the South? Suppose people started boycotting US because of US involvement in Iraq?
You are free to do what you believe and I'm not trying to change your mind. Some people just don't like boycotts. Just to let you know that there are a lot of serious reasons for people who do boycott though.
Suppose everyone had decided to boycott the US because of segregation in the South?
It might have ended sooner, who knows.
Suppose people started boycotting US because of US involvement in Iraq?
They are.
Healthy airlines today are very rare, yet the importance of airlines
existing is extremely vital to this country...
If the JetBlue decision meant the continued existence of itself as an airline, then it must do what it must to continue to exist...
Which means buying planes from Airbus...
Even if it means buying planes partially made in France...
To do otherwise would be sacrificing the airline because of the feelings of certain individuals...
To not buy Airbusses could kill the airline...
What difference does it make if you as a business appeased someone when you no longer exist to even attempt to serve them???
What is more important than punishing France is a working, profitable existing airline in this country...
Even if you never give JetBlue a dime of your money...
It is a benefit to you that they exist...